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Easy Building Products in Hensall has been proudly serving Southwestern Ontario for more than 30 years. Co-owner Dan Vanderlaan, who grew up in Exeter, says he and business partner Colin took over the company eight years ago and they’ve been growing ever since.
The company specializes in steel cladding for barns, homes, sheds, “shouses,” and even modern barn-style homes called barndominiums. In recent years, they’ve added new products for residential roofing. They’re also the Ontario distributor for Easy Liner PVC Panel, which is made in Woodbridge and used to finish the interiors of garages, basements, and more.
Steel roofing has become more popular in recent years, especially for homes. Easy Building Products has kept up with the trend by offering textured colours and stylish profiles to give homes a warmer, more modern look.
The company has 20 staff, many of whom live locally and have been with Easy Building Products for 10 to 25 years. Dan says that strong community connection leads to employees taking pride in their work, and that pride shows in the quality of service customers receive.
For Dan, supporting Canadian and local businesses is all about building strong communities.
You can listen to the full interview with Dan here: